The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days.
A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.
There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the spirits.
For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.
There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes, Yet is not washed from its filthiness.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
Better a poor and wise youth Than an old and foolish king who will be admonished no more.
The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer sensibly.
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.